The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Highlands and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Highlands
Within 30 miles of Highlands there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Baytown (7), and Houston (7). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Nearest on the list: Operation: Save Appliance, around 4.1 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.4, 4.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Highlands: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Repairs (13.6 miles away, based in Humble, 4.9 stars from 554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (13.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (4.1 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Highlands Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Highlands come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยงยง1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Highlands Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Highlands, TX
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Highlands do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Highlands
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Highlands
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Highlands technician which parts to bring.